7.23.2009

When your spouse requests pancakes for dinner, why not whip up something simple with coconut and mango? Check out this unique take on a common favorite at From Whence the Sweet Bird Sings. I just love the way its served too! {reserved}

7.22.2009

As Nancy writes in her blog Dishing Up, pancakes have the ability to be so seasonal. It's all in what you add to them. Though its not fall now (even though the weather feels like it here in Iowa), pumpkin is perfect for the autumn pancake season. {reserved}

7.21.2009

For the next four days I am celebrating pancakes in honor of our 10-month old's new love of this breakfast food. I hope you come back to see some interesting takes on this sweet favorite from four different food bloggers. {available}

7.18.2009

Whenever I stumble upon a continental breakfast I always scan the goods for a cheese danish. There is often only one left among the strawberry, lemon and blueberry ones...so its important to act quick. {available}

7.16.2009

It's officially zucchini season and the plants are about to take over the garden. My husband picked the first one two days ago and made a lovely dish with them last night. He simply cut them up into small cubes, then sauteed them in olive oil and parmesan cheese. I was amazed that he could make them taste so good. {available}

7.15.2009

One of my fabulous British friends introduced me to this combination. She simply made a couple of eggs, then served them on top of buttered toast. Just use your fork to cut through it. Simple enough and a filling breakfast at that. {available}

7.14.2009

Corn dogs are celebratory food. They are saved for festivals and fairs. People want to eat them because this is their only chance all year. Even my healthy-eating co-workers drop all eating rules to consume a corn dog when the moment is right. {available}

7.12.2009

I had a very special moment with my eight-year-old daughter last night. She requested we have rootbeer floats on the front porch together...with candlelight. She lit the candles and I asked the mosquitoes to stay away. Together we sipped and chatted. {sold}

7.11.2009

Being from Chicago, hotdogs have a special place in my heart...especially if they're covered with mustard, onions, tomatoes, relish, pickles, celery salt and poppy seeds on the bun. Ketchup isn't allowed on a Chicago-style hotdog, but admittingly I sneak it on. {available}

7.09.2009

For those that don't know, the Midwest experienced blazing heat last week (heat index of up to 115 degrees). Of course, I attended a conference with lots of outdoor tours and dinners during that time. Thoughtfully the conference planners provided nice aluminum water bottles. I clung to it all week and drank gallons of liquid. {available}

7.07.2009

We experience three to five parades a year...from homecoming to 4th of July to various town festivals. Each reap a bucketful of candy. Candy that I'll never eat (I'm just not a candy person), but the rest of my family does. Whether you eat it or not, there is a thrill in catching flying candy. {available}

7.05.2009

Last week I attended a conference where one evening rootbeer floats were served. Two men at my table were from England and had never experienced this American tradition. It was a thrill for the rest of us to share childhood memories of this floaty drink.

7.04.2009

Celebrating the fourth is always fun. It's even neater with red, white and blue food. This is just red jello, whipped cream and blueberries. Layer them all and wa-la...you're ready for a sweet day. {available}

7.02.2009

This is fluffy perfection in a can. It makes great things taste extravagant...fresh berries, chocolate ice cream, waffles, or...straight in your mouth (I don't do this, but I know many of you do...admit it).